Boxing Daily Digest – August 14, 2026

The latest boxing headlines, fight news, rankings talk, weigh-in updates and reaction from across the sport.

Former boxer Prichard Colon dies at 33 after 2015 brain injury

Former boxer Prichard Colon has passed away at the age of 33, his father Richard confirmed. Colon suffered a severe, life-altering brain injury during a professional fight in 2015.

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PSG reportedly agrees €50m deal to sign Barcelona forward Ferran Torres

Paris Saint-Germain has reached an agreement in principle with Barcelona to sign forward Ferran Torres for around €50 million, according to a source.

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Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong denies reports of rift with Hansi Flick

Midfielder Frenkie de Jong has dismissed reports of a rift with Barcelona coach Hansi Flick and the club hierarchy as "fake news," calling out journalist reports for damaging his image.

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Manchester City agrees to sell Tijjani Reijnders to Al Qadsiah

Manchester City has agreed to a deal with Saudi Arabian club Al Qadsiah for the transfer of midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, according to sources.

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Tottenham defender Djed Spence arrives in Italy ahead of Inter Milan transfer

Tottenham Hotspur defender Djed Spence has arrived in Italy to finalise his transfer to Serie A side Inter Milan, with the move expected to be completed shortly.

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Conor McGregor to judge BKFC tournament with $25 million prize pot

The Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship will launch a tournament in 2027 to crown the World’s Baddest Man, featuring "one-round wars" and co-owner Conor McGregor as a host and judge.

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Celta Vigo postpones LaLiga opener against Osasuna due to pitch fungus

Celta Vigo’s opening match of the LaLiga season against Osasuna has been postponed after a fungus outbreak damaged the playing surface at the club’s stadium.

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Premier League clubs unveil new kit designs for 2026-27 season

Premier League teams have begun releasing their new playing kits for the upcoming 2026-27 season, with several major clubs rolling out their designs ahead of the August kickoff.

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Arsenal reportedly holds talks over signing Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen

Premier League champions Arsenal are reportedly in discussions regarding a potential transfer deal for Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen.

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Chicago Fire FC defeats Cruz Azul 2-1 to reach Leagues Cup knockout stage

Chicago Fire FC secured a 2-1 victory over reigning Liga MX champions Cruz Azul at SeatGeek Stadium, securing their advancement to the knockout round of the Leagues Cup.

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Johnny Fisher reveals failed talks for heavyweight bout against Deontay Wilder

British heavyweight Johnny Fisher revealed he accepted an offer to fight Deontay Wilder in Istanbul, but the matchup fell through due to boxing politics before the entire card collapsed.

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NASCAR heads to Richmond Raceway for Round 24 of regular season

Richmond Raceway will host Round 24 of the NASCAR regular season, where Austin Dillon will attempt to win his third consecutive Cup Series race at the Virginia short track.

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New Zealand withdraws support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino

New Zealand’s football federation has broken ranks with the Oceania Football Confederation by officially withdrawing its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

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Premier League evaluates World Cup rule changes for upcoming season

The Premier League is deciding which recent World Cup law changes, including VAR protocols and time limits, to adopt or reject for its upcoming domestic campaign.

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LaLiga giants granted delayed season start due to World Cup duty

Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atlético Madrid will start their LaLiga campaigns late after being granted extended breaks for players who reached the World Cup semifinals or beyond.

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